LotteryHeat

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 11, 2026

1. Introduction

LotteryHeat ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website lotteryheat.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing).
  • Saved Numbers: Lottery number sets you save for tracking purposes.
  • Payment Information: If you subscribe to Premium, payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, click patterns, and referral sources.
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
  • IP Address: Collected for security, analytics, and approximate geographic location.
  • Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Process account registration and authentication
  • Deliver personalized lottery statistics and analysis
  • Process Premium subscription payments
  • Send service-related communications (e.g., password resets)
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Display relevant advertisements
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

5. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law. Anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS), secure password hashing (bcrypt), and access controls. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@lotteryheat.com.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
privacy@lotteryheat.com

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